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Western Uruguay
Things to do in Western Uruguay
Plaza de Toros
In the early 1900s, an Argentine entrepreneur decided to open a first-class tourist complex, just a few kilometers from the Historic Quarter, in the area known as Real de San Carlos. His complex
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Historical Building
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Artigas Square
Located in the town’s highest point, Plaza Artigas was originally called Plaza del Templo (Temple Square) in honor of the church situated across the street. At the square’s center lies the bronze
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City Plaza
Nueva Palmira, Uruguay
Nueva Palmira, Uruguay
The Uruguay River, Promenade And Beaches
The waterfront promenade of Nueva Palmira on the banks of the Uruguay River is without a doubt the town’s main attraction. The walkway, lined on one side by huge, leafy trees and bordered on the
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Beach
Nueva Palmira, Uruguay
Nueva Palmira, Uruguay
Historic Religious Circuit
Nueva Helvecia was founded by immigrants who sought a better life and a place where they could practice their faith freely. The historic religious circuit is comprised of several Catholic and
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City Walk
Nueva Helvecia, Uruguay
Nueva Helvecia, Uruguay
Barrio Histórico
Colonia del Sacramento is best known for its history and architecture, dating as far back as the late 1600s. The barrio histórico, or Historic Quarter, is filled with visual delights of this kind, ...
City Walk
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Portón De Campo
For a dramatic entrance into the oldest part of Colonia del Sacramento go to the Portón de Campo, or the city gates. Originally dating back to 1745, from the time of the Portuguese governor
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Historical Building
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Ruinas Del Convento De San Francisco And The Lighthouse
The secular ruins of the Convento de San Francisco Javier are the only remains of one of the oldest constructions in Colonia, dating back to 1683–1704. Visitors are free to wander the grounds for a
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Historical Building
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Colonia's Beaches
Although Colonia is best known for its architecture and history, it has some five kilometers (3.1 mi) of beaches as well. Most of them are just a short walk or bus ride from the center of town. In
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Beach
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Bodegas And Wine-tasting
The Department of Colonia has an established wine route, which basically covers the four main bodegas in the region. AGT, the local tour operator, offers a full day tour of all four for $100 per
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Other Activity
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Old Wooden Wharf
The wooden wharf dates back to 1866 and was originally a lot longer with a perpendicular section where it ended over the river. Due to aging and weathering, it was partially lost, but later recovered
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City Walk
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Basilica Del SanctÃsimo Sacramento (basilica Of The Holy Sacrament)
Originally built in 1680, Basilica del SanctÃsimo Sacramento is the oldest church in all of Uruguay. The first church was built out of straw and mud and suffered repeated attacks and reconstructions
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Historical Building
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
Colonia del Sacramento , Uruguay
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